Ryan Goddard, Asgrow Brand Manager, caught up with Brownfield at Commodity Classic to talk new trait technologies from the brand. Bayer Crop Science recently announced the development of Vyconic Soybeans, which will be sold under the Asgrow brand. Learn more below about new products coming out later this year. The post Asgrow brand to launch…… Continue Reading
Survey shows farm growth over the next five years likely
The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows the largest increase in farm growth expectations since 2016. Ag economist Jim Mintert says the current ag economy could drive some farmers to retire early. “When someone retires, there’s a higher chance that another farming operation or another family typically would pick up the entire operation of that retiring…… Continue Reading
Illinois pork producer sees optimism in Mexico amongst tariff dispute
A past president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says there’s surprising optimism amongst Mexican end users even as tariffs ratchet up between the two countries. Cherly Walsh is in Monterrey, Mexico this week with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) attending the Expo Carnes. “I do have to say that everybody down here is…… Continue Reading
Bayer’s foliar fungicides offer enhanced disease protection
Brownfield caught up with Mercedes Diaz, North American technical product lead for foliar fungicides at Bayer Crop Science, during this year’s Commodity Classic. Learn more about how Delaro and Delaro Complete foliar fungicide can offer enhanced disease protection for farmers. The post Bayer’s foliar fungicides offer enhanced disease protection appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.…… Continue Reading
How DEKALB is pushing yield potential to the next level
Brownfield caught up with Seth Irwin, Dekalb Product Manager, at this year’s Commodity Classic to talk about the new products launching this year. Learn more about the newest trait launch and some of the best sellers from the brand. The post How DEKALB is pushing yield potential to the next level appeared first on Brownfield…… Continue Reading
New Bayer herbicide to combat tough to control weeds
During this week’s Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado, Brownfield caught up with Dominik Hoffman, product manager for selective herbicides at Bayer Crop Science. He says Convintro herbicide will help farmers manage tough-to-control weeds, such as water hemp and palmer amaranth. Learn more about the new product and when to expect its launch below. The post…… Continue Reading
Another Monroe County backyard flock HPAI positive
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed a third case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Monroe County near the Ohio border. State officials say the backyard flock is the third detection of the virus in the county during the past four weeks and the eighth case in Michigan reported since the…… Continue Reading
Expanding corn markets domestically
A southern Michigan farmer says the ag industry continues to look for new ways to expand domestic corn usage. Michigan Corn Marketing Program president Matt Holysz says the year-round E-15 remains the organization’s top priority. “We get that and obviously that’s going to take a chunk of demand,” he says. “That’s the first step and beyond…… Continue Reading
Survive the 2025 Financial Squeeze
2025 could be a tough financial year as farmers navigate higher input costs, machinery prices, rising interest rates, and more. On this episode of Managing for Profit, an agronomy expert with AgroLiquid advises how growers can allocate their fertilizer dollars to weather this economic challenge. The post Survive the 2025 Financial Squeeze appeared first on…… Continue Reading
PEAK poultry conference
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp will cover the PEAK poultry conference in Minneapolis, MN. The post PEAK poultry conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
